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Product Comparisons

The AutoTargets™ platform is feature-rich and flexible. The guides below help determine how to configure the system for your needs.

Hit detection comparison — conductive versus kinetic sensing across live fire, stand-off distance, non-lethal munitions, cyclic rate, scoring accuracy, supported targets and consumable cost.
FeaturesConductiveKinetic
Live Fire
5.7×28 to 50 BMGYesYes
Metal Jacketed ProjectilesYesYes
Frangible / Polymer / Coated *NoYes
Stand-Off Distance (Outdoors)
Supersonic0m1–3m
Subsonic0m7–10m
Suppressed0m1–3m
Non-Lethal
Sims, UTM, AirsoftNoYes
Stand-off DistanceNo0m
Cyclic Rate
Rounds Per Minute (max)3000+900
Scoring Accuracy
Target Zones3**1
Targets Supported
AutoTargets HexLink™YesNo
Cardboard / ChipboardNoYes
Photo-realisticNoYes
Polymer (E-Type / F-Type)NoYes
Consumables
Typical Cost Per Impact$0.03$0.01

* Conductive targets require metal ammunition to register impacts. Frangible ammunition must be semi-jacketed (e.g. MK311). Copper, copper clad, and copper washed typically perform well. Wax-coated lead projectiles (e.g. 22LR) results will vary and are not recommended.
** HexLink™ targets offer up to 4 hit detection zones. Standard HexLink targets are FBI-Q style 3-Zones. Custom targets may feature 4 zones.

Control Software

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Control software comparison — AutoTargets for Android, RangeControl, and RangeControl with LaneControl across infrastructure, data and reporting, control points, courses of fire, views, system administration, facility automation and camera support.
FeaturesAutoTargets for Android™RangeControl™RangeControl + LaneControl
Infrastructure
Requires RangeServerNoYesYes
Network OptionsZero-Infrastructure Mesh or Range NetworkMesh*, Range NetworkRange Network Only
Data and Reporting
Export ResultsCSV (basic)XLSX (custom)
Results StorageNoYes
AAROne Course of FireHistorical Reporting
Tag Results w/ StudentManually (CSV export file name)Tag in AARStudent Login (by ID, guest, or QR Code)
Tag Results w/ Custom DataNoYes
Hit Data & Split TimesPer Target OnlyPer Target or TagPer Lane, Target, User, or Tag
LeaderboardsNoYes
System Access / Control Points
RSO/Instructor TabletYesYes
Control Rooms, Large Displays, AAR, ClassroomsNoYes
Lane Controls, Student TabletsNoYes
Courses of Fire
Advanced Conditional Courses of FireNoYes
Simultaneous Courses of Fire1Unlimited
Triggers ControlEach TargetAny Trigger Can Control Any Target or Course of Fire Event
Recommended System Size5 to 10 Target ActuatorsUnlimited
Target Exposure TimePer TargetPer Target Presentation
Delay Between ExposuresPer TargetPer Target Presentation
Battlefield Effects: Lighting, Video, Audio, Smoke, PyroNoYes
Views
Custom Target LayoutsYes, LimitedYes, Fully Custom
Custom Range GraphicsNoYes
Manage Multiple RangesNoYes
System Administration
Turn Actuators OffPer TargetPer Target or Per Range
Turn Actuators OnNoYes**
Install Firmware UpdatesPer TargetPer Target or Per Range
Facility Automation
Lighting & HVAC ControlsNoYes
Camera Support
Target Camera — Live Video Feed per LaneNoNoYes

* Limited, please discuss with an AutoTargets System Expert for best practices.
** Requires Power-Over-Ethernet infrastructure.

Infrastructure comparison — zero infrastructure, site wireless and fixed install across install cost, target and control data, power, pneumatics, siting, wireless range, portability, setup procedure and startup time.
FeaturesZero InfrastructureSite WirelessFixed Install
Install & Hardware Costs$$$$$
Target DataMeshWiFiPOE & WiFi
Controls DataMesh Bridge (to one unit)WiFiPOE & WiFi
Target PowerLi-ion Battery (12h)Li-ion Battery (12h)POE & Battery
Controls PowerBatteryBatteryPOE & Battery
PneumaticsHPA Tanks (500–650 lifts/tank, 20–25 min. fill time)HPA Tanks (500–650 lifts/tank, 20–25 min. fill time)Compressor & HPA
LocationAnywhere, Any TimeAnywhere on Your RangeFixed Target Positions
WiFi Range Target–Target200m Line of Sight***Unlimited* w/ Mesh Failover**Unlimited*
Controls Range30–50m to First TargetUnlimited*Unlimited*
Portability15lb Target, 35lb Shield, No InfrastructureUnlimited Within Site, Mesh Failover**Fixed
Setup ProcedureCharge Batteries, Fill Tanks, Power On Each Target, Verify ConnectivityCharge Batteries, Fill Tanks, Power On EachOne-click Startup
Startup Time2–10 min. / Target2–10 min. / TargetOne-click, 1–2 min. Total

* Wireless range and coverage are determined by customer requirements.
** Mesh Failover — AutoTargets actuators will fall back to their onboard Zero-Infrastructure mesh when range network is unavailable. Allows full portable use of equipment.
*** Line of Sight — AutoTargets actuators (specifically their antennas) must have unobstructed view to one another to communicate reliably at distance. When placing units, consider topography and obstructions when positioning targets.